A Reply Brief was filed on behalf of the state of New York last week in the ongoing litigation involving Zuffa in its eternal quest to legalize MMA in the state. The brief supports New York’s motion to dismiss Zuffa’s lawsuit in its entirety. It is not known at this point when a decision on […]
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Zuffa files opposition to New York’s motion to dismiss
Last Friday, Zuffa filed its opposition brief to the Attorney General for the state of New York’s motion to dismiss its case in New York. As you may recall, Zuffa (and its fighters named personally in the Complaint) filed its lawsuit against the state of New York for its ban on MMA. To provide a […]
Overeem and Golden Glory settle contract dispute
MMA Junkie reports that the parties in the Alistair Overeem-Golden Glory contract dispute have settled for an undisclosed amount according to a press release from the parties. Lawsuits were filed in California and Nevada over the heavyweight severing his relationship with his former gym. Some background on the contract dispute can be found here. As […]
New York files motion to dismiss Zuffa’s case
New York has filed a Motion to Dismiss Zuffa’s Amended Complaint this past Friday in an effort to do away with all of Zuffa’s claims. Zuffa will have until November 30th to file a responsive brief opposing the motion. Since we last reported on this litigation, the Court granted the defendants (New York Attorney General […]
No bulls for Cerrone
MMA Junkie reports on Donald Cerrone and his inability to participate in bull-riding due to his current contract with the UFC. The contract clause reflects the need for the UFC to protect their fighters and its investment. The issue came up recently when Cerrone made an appearance at the Pro Bull Riders tour final in […]